As Director of Community Living and Support Services (CLASS), Juman Bruce is responsible for directing and monitoring adult services funded by Medicaid waivers and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (Supervised Group Living). She holds a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation.

As Chief Administrator of Children’s Residential Services, Erin Crick supports overseeing administration and supervision of the Children’s Residential Campus. She is also charged with directing all operations for Damar Academy – a state-accredited freeway school. In addition to leading faculty and staff, Erin ensures compliance with all education requirements and fulfills students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) needs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ball State University.

As Director of Behavior Support Services, Sarah oversees the partnership between Meridian Health Services and Damar to offer Medicaid Rehabilitation Option Services (MRO) to our clients placed residentially. She leads assessment, treatment and clinical supervision of the children and clinicians in the MRO program. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University and a Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University. Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an active member of NASW.

As Finance Director for Damar Services, Paul Dennison is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial and accounting operations as well as assisting the Chief Financial Officer. He also serves as the Controller and Business Manager for Damar Charter Academy. Paul has been a Damar employee since 2013, and holds degrees in Finance and Accounting as well as an MBA from Colorado Technical University.

 

Donna Hammock, director of Parent Voices, a program that helps parents of children being served by Damar navigate the care experience, meet other parents and learn through educational workshops.
Hammock understands both the reward and struggle of having a child with multiple diagnoses, including behavioral disabilities. Her 15-year-old grandson, for whom she is legal guardian, is being supported on Damar’s residential campus.

As the Director of Talent Acquisition for Damar, Steve Huffman leads the full-scale recruitment effort for the entire organization.  Steve has 20+ years of experience in Human Resources with a focus in Talent Acquisition and holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.

As director of foster care services, Guene Kalal has built Damar Foster Care Services from the ground up. Since 2010, she has been charged with creating, building and operating the program – including managing the foster care staff. Guene holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Purdue University and a master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.

As Director of Behavior Management Services, Brittney oversees the development and implementation of behavioral strategies and interventions with clients and families in their natural environments. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from Indiana University and a master’s in social work from Indiana University. Brittney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Behavioral Consultant.

As the Senior Director of Clinical and Consulting Services, Angel Knapp is active in representing the best practices of the organization to external stakeholders. She represents Damar at local, state and national events and provides expert consultation and training to organizations and state agencies. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from Indiana University.

As the Director of Older Youth Services, Education Mentoring, & Operations Analyst, Donnie McCoy provides educational, vocational, social, and life skills development training to youth in residential programs, DCS regions 5&6, and school systems throughout central Indianapolis and surrounding areas.  As the operations analyst, Donnie works with the leadership team to maximize output that support clients’ needs and financial goals. He holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Indianapolis.

As the director of ABA Services, Kristin McCoy leads assessment and treatment for children with autism through Applied Behavior Analysis. Kristin has been instrumental in helping shape Damar’s autism services. She holds a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, as well as her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) distinction.

As the Director of Community Based Services, Adrienne is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of Damar’s community-based services including program quality, staffing and financial processes and outcomes. Adrienne has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Purdue University and a Master’s Degree from Indiana University.

Responsible for overseeing administrative and supervision of Residential Clinical teams, Terry Sears is the Residential Director of Clinical Services at Damar. He has been a valued member of the Damar team since 2012. He holds a Bachelor’s in Criminology from ISU, a Master’s degree in Social Work from USI and is a licensed social worker.

As director of development, Donna Stutler is responsible for maintaining, cultivating and expanding donor relations for the Damar Foundation. She also serves as the liaison to the Damar Guild. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Donna sits on the boards of multiple community organizations.

As Director of Operations for Children’s Residential Services, Miles Thompson is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations and staffing of the children’s residential campus and transitional service homes.  A Damar employee since 2013, Miles is a graduate of Ball State University with a BS in political science. 

As Resource Team Director, Anthony Nwokedi is responsible for leading a team of staff who support Damar employees during client crisis situations. Anthony began his career as a direct care staff in 2014. He is certified through the National Resource Center for Youth Services, and also serves as a staff trainer for Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, a model for crisis de-escalation.